How Many of You "08 Buyers are Planning on a C7?
02-09-2008, 04:50 PM
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Thought I'd put this out there. With the C7 rumored for 2010 as a 2011 model, and also rumored to get the LS7, and almost certain to get a new body style, new interior and electronic features how many of you who will be pulling the trigger on the '08 are planning on flipping it for a C7?
http://www.automotive.com/future-car...z07/index.html
505hp in the base car???
My C6 won't be replaced with another C6, but with a C7.
How many of you '08 folks will be buying C7s in 2010 or 2011?
02-11-2008, 11:24 AM
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Thing have really changed since this thread was first posted. Now it looks like the C7 will be so different and so far off, that I don't even think about it anymore. Worry about that one in 5 years.
My 05 is here to stay, and instead of spending $35k+ upgrading to a C6Z that looks and feels so similar to the regular C6 on the street, I'm looking hard at a C5Z or the new 2010 Camaro as a possible garage mate to the 2005. I think the excitement around that car will far surpass the C6 in 2009-2010.
My 05 is here to stay, and instead of spending $35k+ upgrading to a C6Z that looks and feels so similar to the regular C6 on the street, I'm looking hard at a C5Z or the new 2010 Camaro as a possible garage mate to the 2005. I think the excitement around that car will far surpass the C6 in 2009-2010.
02-11-2008, 12:24 PM
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Personally, I would be surprised if the C7 debuts in 2010 and even more surprised if it used the LS7 engine. Instead, I think that there is a very good chance that the C6 represents a high water mark for base power in a Corvette for a long time to come.
It is almost a certainty that significantly higher CAFE standards will be imposed in the near term. Ever increasing gas prices and news stories on global warming has public opinion favorable to such a change and the politicians know it. That is why Bush announced his intention to impose higher fuel economy standards in his 2007 State of the Union address. Since Congress will write the legislation under Democratic control, the proposed changes will be significant - likely much higher than the Bush admin would propose on its own. Given current public opinion, I expect such a bill will have wide bipartisan support and the politically weak Bush admin will not be in a position to offer significant opposition. Recent news stories indicate that Congressional development of such a bill is well underway.
Therefore, I think that it is a given that the performance parameters for the C7 design and time for development are both going to take a significant hit. GM is not stupid and is fully aware of these developments. That is why, just last month, GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz publicly announced a freeze on the development of all rear wheel drive GM cars with the exception of the 2009 Camaro and Corvette SS model, which he stated were too far along to postpone. At a minimum, this means that the C7 design is under review which will impact any supposed 2010 release date. More likely, new CAFE standards will require any work on the C7 done to date to be thrown away and begun anew which will significantly push back a release date. As much as I hate to say it, I think it is very unlikely that a C7 designed to meet significantly increased CAFE standards will match, let alone exceed, the the output level of the 2008 C6. That is why my current factory order for a 2008 will probably serve me for a long time to come.
It is almost a certainty that significantly higher CAFE standards will be imposed in the near term. Ever increasing gas prices and news stories on global warming has public opinion favorable to such a change and the politicians know it. That is why Bush announced his intention to impose higher fuel economy standards in his 2007 State of the Union address. Since Congress will write the legislation under Democratic control, the proposed changes will be significant - likely much higher than the Bush admin would propose on its own. Given current public opinion, I expect such a bill will have wide bipartisan support and the politically weak Bush admin will not be in a position to offer significant opposition. Recent news stories indicate that Congressional development of such a bill is well underway.
Therefore, I think that it is a given that the performance parameters for the C7 design and time for development are both going to take a significant hit. GM is not stupid and is fully aware of these developments. That is why, just last month, GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz publicly announced a freeze on the development of all rear wheel drive GM cars with the exception of the 2009 Camaro and Corvette SS model, which he stated were too far along to postpone. At a minimum, this means that the C7 design is under review which will impact any supposed 2010 release date. More likely, new CAFE standards will require any work on the C7 done to date to be thrown away and begun anew which will significantly push back a release date. As much as I hate to say it, I think it is very unlikely that a C7 designed to meet significantly increased CAFE standards will match, let alone exceed, the the output level of the 2008 C6. That is why my current factory order for a 2008 will probably serve me for a long time to come.
The 2008 may be my last, I got everything I wanted-
02-11-2008, 01:45 PM
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C7 for 2011
I last read that this car was due out in 2012 and that there were a lot of questions surrounding it and may even get pushed back a bit more. Fuel economy and discussions of a mid-engine are a lot of concerns
02-12-2008, 04:18 AM
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02-21-2008, 12:55 AM
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I got my C6 the first year out. I would consider upgrading to a C7 but I think I would wait for the second year of production, if it is a mid engine car.
03-06-2008, 08:56 AM
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My wife and I are already talking about a NCM delivery for the C7 in 2011. I hope that I can purchase one then, and keep my C5 coupe (and any others I may have - I dislike parting with any of them). I will probably have to wait awhile as I want a vert and they usually are produced late in the production year.
03-06-2008, 10:51 AM
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Since I lease my Corvettes for 36 months, my 2007 will be turned in for a 2010. My 2010 will go to 2013 and a new C7.
If the CAFE regulations kill horsepower, I will probably keep the 2010.
Either way, there will always be a Corvette in my garage.
If the CAFE regulations kill horsepower, I will probably keep the 2010.
Either way, there will always be a Corvette in my garage.
03-06-2008, 03:02 PM
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Perhaps, but there are also a lot of things out of GM's control, such as the price of gas. Just look at what happened to the Corvette in the mid 70s thanks to the gas crisis! We went from having 400+ hp big blocks, to 180hp small blocks. It didn't hurt sales though, I think the mid to late 70s were the highest production years for the Corvette.
03-18-2008, 12:39 AM
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I plan on buying and keeping every generation of the corvette until I die. My wife isn't thrilled with that idea but i am commited to and think it will keep my last 40 years of life worthwile. When I die the grandkids can fight for the and drivem or sell them because they will be my contributions to their inheritance.
03-18-2008, 11:15 AM
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Thought I'd put this out there. With the C7 rumored for 2010 as a 2011 model, and also rumored to get the LS7, and almost certain to get a new body style, new interior and electronic features how many of you who will be pulling the trigger on the '08 are planning on flipping it for a C7?
http://www.automotive.com/future-car...z07/index.html
505hp in the base car???
My C6 won't be replaced with another C6, but with a C7.
How many of you '08 folks will be buying C7s in 2010 or 2011?
04-16-2008, 04:48 PM
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C7 in my future
Not sure at this point. Just bought the '08 Z06 and am very happy with performance.
Gas Prices, Greenhouse, Carbon Footprint etc will all take their toll on performance and I'll reserve judgement to see what it all turns out like.
The thing that sold me on the C6 Z06 was the widebody stance and big tires. Truthfully, you can take an LS3 and for about $5k you can get near the stock rear wheel HP of a Z06, but you can't get the look.
Let's see what GM comes up with.
FYI: I've owned a 1976, 1977, 1998, 2001 Vettes and now the '08 Z06.
Racin' Randy
Gas Prices, Greenhouse, Carbon Footprint etc will all take their toll on performance and I'll reserve judgement to see what it all turns out like.
The thing that sold me on the C6 Z06 was the widebody stance and big tires. Truthfully, you can take an LS3 and for about $5k you can get near the stock rear wheel HP of a Z06, but you can't get the look.
Let's see what GM comes up with.
FYI: I've owned a 1976, 1977, 1998, 2001 Vettes and now the '08 Z06.
Racin' Randy
